We Support Science for Conservation
All effective conservation is based in good science. We study ocean wildlife and ecosystems to generate information that guides marine conservation. We also go beyond the biological sciences to study the science of human behavior change. Our research priorities include:
Threatened species research—We study sea turtles, sharks, whales, dolphins, manatees, seabirds, and other threatened species to assure that their key habitats are identified and protected, that conservation efforts are prioritized, and that threats to their survival are understood and reduced.
Coral reef monitoring—Coral reefs are some of Earth's most biodiverse and valuable ecosystems, and yet they are also highly threatened. We conduct and support long-term reef monitoring efforts that evaluate reef ecosystem health over time and support sound reef conservation policies.
Small-scale fisheries research—Globally, 87 percent of fisheries are fully exploited, over exploited, or in a state of collapse. Small-scale fisheries account for perhaps 99 percent of the world's 50 million fishers, and yet they are largely unmonitored and unmanaged. We work with small-scale fishers to provide scientific data needed to manage their fisheries sustainably.
The science of behavior change—Behavior change science is a growing field of research at the intersection of education, psychology, economics, neuroscience, and marketing. We are applying behavior change science to our programs in an effort to target the root cause of the ocean crisis—human behavior—and to create the lasting changes that are needed to improve ocean health.
We Invest in Conservation Action
We provide financial and technical support to field-based marine conservation projects worldwide. Our investments are directed to projects that focus on flagship species, like sea turtles, marine mammals, and sharks, because these projects leverage the unique charismatic power of those species to engage people in addressing broader issues of ocean health.
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